What actions did Higgs and her daughter take to escape slavery?
135 Lucy Higgs - One Minute History
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Higgs and her daughter escaped slavery by fleeing to Union lines near Bolivar, TN. Lucy volunteered with the 23rd Indiana Infantry as a nurse, cook, and seamstress, earning the nickname Aunt Lucy. Despite the Army Nurses Pension Act of 1892 excluding many volunteer nurses, 55 veterans of her regiment advocated for her, leading to a special act of Congress granting her a monthly pension. A photo shows Lucy at a Grand Army of the Republic reunion, surrounded by grateful veterans.
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What roles did Lucy serve in the 23rd Indiana Infantry Regiment?
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What nickname was given to Lucy for her dedication to the soldiers?
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What was the outcome of the efforts made by the veterans to support Lucy?
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How much was Lucy awarded as a monthly pension after the special act of Congress?
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